Program Manager

Presco Engineering

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Systems Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 5-10+ years of program or project management experience in engineering consulting or technical settings
  • Experience with defense (DoD) and/or industrial clients
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory standards such as ISO 9001, MIL-STD, ITAR, FCC, UL
  • Proven track record of managing complex, multi-disciplinary programs
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
  • Willingness to travel as required

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple engineering programs from concept to delivery and sustainment
  • Define program objectives and schedules aligned with client needs
  • Ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery while meeting client expectations
  • Act as the primary liaison for clients during projects
  • Build and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders
  • Translate client requirements into actionable program goals
  • Identify growth opportunities within existing client accounts
  • Maintain compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements
  • Support audit processes and handle documentation for certifications
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, and operations teams
  • Facilitate design reviews, risk assessments, and key milestone events
  • Assess and mitigate program risks to ensure project health
  • Manage budgets, forecasts, and overall financial performance of programs
  • Provide progress reports and KPIs to senior leadership
  • Implement best practices for program management and enhance delivery processes

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid health, disability, and life insurance
  • Optional dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with a 3% company contribution
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Flexible hybrid or on-site work arrangements depending on client needs
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Potential for career advancement as the company grows
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead complex engineering programs for high-impact clients in the defense and mission critical sectors. This role is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of multiple projects, ensuring delivery of innovative, compliant, and high-quality solutions that meet stringent regulatory and operational requirements.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical acumen, disciplined program management, and the ability to operate in highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership & Execution
  • Lead multiple concurrent engineering programs from concept through delivery and sustainment
  • Define program scope, objectives, schedules aligned with client requirements
  • Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining customer expectations

Client & Stakeholder Management
  • Serve as primary point of contact for clients
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with program stakeholders
  • Translate client needs into actionable program requirements
  • Identify new opportunities with existing clients

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
  • Maintain compliance with contractual, quality, and safety requirements
  • Support audits, documentation, and certification processes

Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, regulatory, and operations teams
  • Facilitate design reviews, risk assessments, and milestone events

Risk & Financial Management
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks
  • Manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
  • Report on KPIs, program health, and progress to senior leadership

Process Improvement
  • Implement best practices in program management
  • Continuously improve delivery processes, documentation, and client satisfaction

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 5-10+ years of program or project management experience in engineering consulting or technical environments
  • Experience working with defense (DoD) and/or industry clients
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, MIL-STD, ITAR, FCC, UL)
  • Proven ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary engineering programs
  • Excellent oral and written communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
  • Some travel is required

Benefits
  • Competitive base salary
  • 100% employer-paid health, disability insurance, and life insurance
  • Optional dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with 3% company contribution
  • PTO + paid holidays
  • Hybrid or on-site depending on client/program needs
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture
  • Opportunities for advancement as Presco grows

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